GB2473198A - Generating electricity from pedestrian or vehicle traffic - Google Patents

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GB2473198A
GB2473198A GB0915246A GB0915246A GB2473198A GB 2473198 A GB2473198 A GB 2473198A GB 0915246 A GB0915246 A GB 0915246A GB 0915246 A GB0915246 A GB 0915246A GB 2473198 A GB2473198 A GB 2473198A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G7/00—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
    • F03G7/08—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine
    • F03G7/081—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine recovering energy from moving road or rail vehicles, e.g. collecting vehicle vibrations in the vehicle tyres or shock absorbers
    • F03G7/083—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine recovering energy from moving road or rail vehicles, e.g. collecting vehicle vibrations in the vehicle tyres or shock absorbers using devices on streets or on rails
    • F03G7/085—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine recovering energy from moving road or rail vehicles, e.g. collecting vehicle vibrations in the vehicle tyres or shock absorbers using devices on streets or on rails hydraulic or pneumatic devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G7/00—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
    • F03G7/08—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G5/00—Devices for producing mechanical power from muscle energy
    • F03G5/06—Devices for producing mechanical power from muscle energy other than of endless-walk type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03G5/00—Devices for producing mechanical power from muscle energy
    • F03G5/06—Devices for producing mechanical power from muscle energy other than of endless-walk type
    • F03G5/062—Devices for producing mechanical power from muscle energy other than of endless-walk type driven by humans
    • F03G5/063—Devices for producing mechanical power from muscle energy other than of endless-walk type driven by humans operated by the leg or foot

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Abstract

A platform 1 is located in a road, walkway or on steps (stairs), so that it is pressed by vehicles or pedestrians. Pistons are attached to the platform so that a flow of hydraulic fluid is produced, which drives a hydraulic motor or turbine 4 to generate electricity. An accumulator 3 is included.

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Specification Tit1e
"A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity" Backround: This invention is related to generating electricity using renewable energy.
It is common knowledge that the main sources for generating electricity are non-renewable energy such as fuel and gas, which lead to consequences for instance; air pollution and Global Warming.
In the past decades, many attempts were made to find a suitable renewable energy to provide electricity and as a result many different types of systems were invented to deal with this new means of energy issue, however, none of the new systems were adequate to our needs entirely.
In this invention another type of system for generating electricity is illustrated, which is unique and has many advantages.
Statement of invention
The invention will now be described solely; The invention is based on a system using liquid power as a renewable energy for generating electricity.
Theis system is mainly divided into 6 key companents: I-Current Producer 2-Connectors 3-Stabilizer tank 4-Turbine or Liquid-pump 5-Shaft 6-Electricity generator The system's work can be explained as follows; Current Producer: Current Producer is a device, which accepts the pressure from the outside of the system and as a result produces a current for a liquid inside of the system. The devise itself is made of the following important components: a. Platform's cover b. Platforms c. Platform holders d. Pistons e. Pipes f. Valves The "Platform's cover" is an isolators that separate the Platforms from the environment.
Platforms as a group or individually accept the pressure from the environment. The resulting pressure is then passed to the pistons as a force via platform holders. The pistons move inside of the cylinders, containing liquid, and push the liquid into the pipes.
Valves in the pipes make a one-way current condition.
Connectors: Connectors are the next component of the system. Basically, connectors are a group of pipes with different sizes, which direct the liquid from one section to another section(s) of the system.
Stabilizer tank: Stabilizer tank is part of the system that accepts the overloaded force on the liquid to stabilize the current and power. Its place in the system can be varied.
Turbine or Liquid-pomp: Turbine or Liquid-pomp is a device, which transforms the current to the mechanical rotational energy and it spines a shaft.
Shaft: Shaft is connected to an electricity generator.
Electricity generator: The electricity generator is the part of the system that generates the electricity.
This new idea is aimed at using a liquid current for generating electricity. This current is produced in Current Producer as a result of different types of pressure such as human body weight or car's inertia.
Some examples of places where the Current Producer can be installed: * Using steps: by fixing a Current Producer on the steps-when people use the steps, the force from their weights-presses the platforms down which then leads to creation of the required force.
* Using pedestrian's weight: by fixing a Current Producer on the different parts of the roads and designated area where people walk, the force from their weights-presses the platforms down which then leads to creation of the required force.
* Using car pressure: by fixing a Current Producer on certain designated area along the roads. The force from cars weights-presses the platforms down which then leads to creation of the required force.
Figure 1 illustrates a variant of all 6 components of the new system; 1-Current Producer, 2-Connectors 3-Stabilizer thank, 4-Liquid-pump, 5-Shaft, 6-Electricity generator Figure 2 shows the Current Producer components; b-Platforms, c-Platform's cover, d-Pistons, e-Pipes, f-Valves Figuie 3 shows an example of Current Pressure installed/fixed on steps; a-step, b-platform, c-platform's cover, d-connectors Figure 4 shows an example of Current Pressure installed/fixed on a road; a-road, b-Platform's cover for cars c-Platform's cover for pedestrians Advantages of the invention: The invented method decreases the amount of using non-renewable resources.
There are a variety of places which are suitable for this system.
The system is located close to areas with high electricity usage; hence, no energy will be lost as a result of resistance in.the transfer process.
The resource of energy is located close to the usage place; hence, the transferring charges such as maintenance cost and its engineering will almost be eliminated.
The system generates the electricity mainly at the required times, therefore a requirement on capacitors for the storage of the electricity will be eliminated.
Many essential parts of this system are already in the market with a high level of efficiency for different usage.
The system is planned in such a way for easy repair or removing methods.
The system is flexible for different sizes for altered usage.
The system does not require huge amount of space.
The system does not require any specific ecological condition.
The system is not related to the environmental changes. 5.

Claims (1)

  1. Claim: I claim the ornamental for 1-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity means a system for generating electricity in which current producers produce a liquid current and it is used for generating electricity by a generator and contain the 6 main chief parts: Current Producer, Connectors, Stabilizer tank, Turbine or Liquid-pomp, Shaft, Electricity generator.
    2-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which there is a current producer that can be varied.
    3-A current producer according to claim 2, in which there are a number of units that are mainly made of the following components: Platform's cover, Platforms, Platform holders, Pistons, Pipes, Valves.
    4-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which stabilizer tank are used and it can be varied.
    5-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which Stabilizer tank stabilize the alteration of pressure and current of the liquid in the system that can be varied.
    6-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which Connectors direct the liquid from one part of the system to another part that can be varied.
    7-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which a Turbine or Liquid-pomp rotate a shaft or a connector to a generator.
    8-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which a generator generate electricity that can be varied.AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWSClaim: I claim the ornamental for 1-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity means a system for generating electricity in which current producers produce a liquid current and it is used for generating electricity by a generator and it may contain the 6 main chief parts: Current Producer, Connectors, Stabilizers, Turbine or Liquid-pump, Force transfer mechanism, Electricity generator.2-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which there is a current producer that can be varied for producing liquid current and pressure.3-A current producer according to claim 2, in which there are a number of units that can be mainly made of the following components: Platform's cover, Platforms, Platform holders, Pistons, Pipes, Valves.4-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which stabilizer(s) is used and it can be varied.5-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim * 1, in which Stabilizer stabilize the alteration of pressure and current of the * * liquid in the system that can be varied. ** a6-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim * : *.: 1, in which Connectors direct and transfer the liquid from one part of the system to another part that can be varied.* 7-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which a Turbine or Liquid-pump rotate a force transfer mechanism like a shaft or a connector to the generator.8-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim in which generators generate electricity and they can be varied.9-A new Liquid-Pump System for generating Electricity according to claim 1, in which Platform's cover produce a harmonic level and protect the system from different unwanted conditions.
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